Departmental Committees - Texas State University



Department of EnglishTexas State UniversityDepartmental Committees2020-2021I. Curriculum CommitteesAdvanced Studies. Advises Director of Advanced Studies; makes recommendations to faculty on course/curriculum development and program assessment; supports activities of Major/Minor Committee. Chair: Director of Advanced Studies. Continuing ex officio voting members: directors of departmental minors and emphases.Susan Morrison, Chair Deborah Balzhiser Rebecca Bell-Metereau, ex officio (Media Studies) (on leave, fall)John Blair, ex officio (Creative Writing)Rebecca Jackson, ex officio (Writing and Rhetoric) (on leave, fall)Roger JonesKatie Kapurch (on leave, fall)Lindy Kosmitis, ex officio (Teacher Preparation)Simon LeeKathleen McClancyDaniel Price, ex officio (Internships)Sara RamírezGraeme Wend-Walker (on leave, spring)Julie WengNancy Wilson, ex officio (Writing and Rhetoric)Steve Wilson Creative Writing. Advises Advanced Studies Director and Committee on undergraduate creative writing courses and development of undergraduate creative writing emphasis. Chair of committee appoints standing subcommittee to judge best poem and best piece of fiction for Persona awards. Director is ex officio member, Advanced StudiesJohn Blair, Chair Jason CoatesDoug Dorst Jennifer duBoisChad HammetWill JensenRoger JonesSusan Morrison, ex officio Cecily ParksKathleen Peirce Stan RivkinSean RoseGraduate Studies. Advises Director of Graduate Studies; makes recommendations to Graduate Faculty on policies and procedures for graduate programs, curriculum, and faculty. Chair: Director of Graduate Studies. Continuing members: Directors of MA/Literature, MA/Technical Communication, MA/Rhetoric and Composition, and MFA programs; student representatives from MA, MA/TC, MA/RC, and MFA programs.Teya Rosenberg, Chair Doug Dorst Eric Leake Kathryn LedbetterCecily Parks Chris DayleyElizabeth Skerpan-Wheeler Robert Tally Steve WilsonMA/Literature student representative: Luise NoeGraduate students: Chelsi Pitts– MAL; Caitlin Starks – MA/TC; Clarice Blanco – MA/RC; Naomi Wilson MFA (Rose GA) First-Year English. Advises Director of Lower-Division Studies; makes recommendations to faculty on policies, curricula, and textbooks for first-year English. Chair: Director of Lower-Division StudiesNancy Wilson, Chair Mindy AdamsDeborah Balzhiser Joanna CollinsEllis-Lai, LauraFitzgerald, Keri Chad HammettStephen HarmonLindy Kosmitis Christopher MargraveGraeme MullenKeith NeedhamAmanda NorthFrancine Pilkington Octavio Pimentel Ben ReedRichard RobertsonAlicia SalzmannAlan SchaeferAmanda ScottLaura SimsJon Marc SmithAnne WinchellSophomore Literature Committee. Advises Director of Lower-Division Studies; makes recommendations to faculty on policies and curricula for sophomore literature courses.Nancy Wilson, Chair John Blair Jason CoatesJoe FaloccoChad HammettKatie Kapurch (on leave, fall)Susan Morrison, (ex officio)Ben ReedJames ReevesJon Marc SmithLaura SimsRobert Tally Steve Wilson Writing and Rhetoric Committee. Advises Advanced Studies Director and Committee about writing and rhetoric courses and the Writing and Rhetoric Emphasis. Advises the Coordinator of the Computer Labs on goals and policies, staffing decisions, and overall direction of the labs. Ex officio members: Director, Advanced Studies, and Lab Coordinator. Rebecca Jackson, Chair Nancy WilsonDeborah Balzhiser Joanna CollinsCorey WeberEric LeakeSusan Morrison, ex officio Octavio PimentelDaniel PriceSean RoseAimee RoundtreeJon Marc SmithInternships. Develops and oversees policies and procedures for undergraduate internship program. Chair: Internship CoordinatorDaniel Price, ChairAmanda ScottWill JensonSusan MorrisonSean RoseAimee Roundtree Claire Richardson, LA advisor, ex officioOnline Courses. Assists with development of new online courses; reviews policies and procedures to achieve best practices. Jason Coates, ChairDeborah BalzhiserJohn Blair Laura Ellis-LaiRoger JonesScott MogullDaniel PriceLaura SimsAnne WinchellPinfan Zhu Teacher Preparation. Advises faculty on policies related to teacher preparation, including curricular requirements for teacher certification. Chair: Department Representative to Teacher Preparation Council. Ex officio member: Director, Advanced Studies.Lindy Kosmitis, ChairMindy AdamsKeith NeedhamLaura SimsSusan Morrison, ex officio Curriculum Revision CommitteesStudent curriculum subcommittee— Susan Morrison point personRebecca Bell-Metereau/Sara Ramirez co-chairsJason CoatesEric Leake/Simon LeeJoanna CollinsBenchmarking curriculum subcommittee—Miriam Williams point personBecky Jackson/ James Reeves co-chairsCecily ParksDan PriceRob TallyFaculty curriculum subcommittee—Steve Wilson point personElizabeth Skerpan-Wheeler/Kate McClancey co-chairsGraeme Wend-WalkerJulie WengNancy WilsonII. Faculty CommitteesFaculty Review, Full Professors. Reviews and evaluates teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and service of full professors; recommends evaluations to the full professors; recommends changes in procedures for annual review. Members serve three-year terms, with a new member selected each fall by drawing a name from the roster of eligible full professors.Kathryn Ledbetter (2020)Roger JonesPinfan ZhuFaculty Review, Associate/Assistant Professors. Reviews and evaluates teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and service of assistant and associate professors; recommends evaluations to the senior faculty; recommends changes in procedures for annual review. Susan Morrison, ChairRebecca Bell-Metereau (on leave, fall)Miriam Williams Faculty Review, Senior Lecturers. Reviews and evaluates the teaching, scholarly/creative activities (if applicable) and service materials submitted by senior lecturers; recommends evaluations to the senior faculty; recommends changes in procedures for annual review.Katie Kapurch, Chair Suparno BanerjeeJason CoatesFaculty Review, Lecturers. Reviews and evaluates teaching by lecturers; recommends evaluations to the senior faculty; recommends changes in procedures for annual review.Nancy Wilson, ChairJon Marc Smith, Co-Chair Cecily ParksDebra Monroe (on leave fall, spring)Mentoring. Works with tenure-track faculty in preparation for annual review and tenure consideration.Robert Tally, ChairSuparno Banerjee (mentor for Simon Lee) Eric Leake (mentor for Christopher Dayley)Kitty Ledbetter (mentor for Sara Ramírez)Kate McClancy (mentor for Nithya Shivashankar)Teya Rosenberg (mentor for Jennifer duBois) Elizabeth Skerpan-Wheeler (mentor for James Reeves)Robert Tally (mentor for Julie McCormick Weng)Faculty Hiring. Screens applicants for tenure-track and tenured positions and makes hiring recommendations to the senior faculty. The department chair may modify committee membership for the needs of a particular search or may form separate ad hoc committees for multiple searches.IA/TA Hiring. Advises Chair on policies for screening and hiring Instructional and Teaching Assistants. Screens applicants for these positions and makes hiring recommendations to the Chair. Chair: Director of Lower-Division Studies.Nancy Wilson, chairMindy AdamsDeb BalzhiserDoug Dorst Chris DayleyEric LeakeChad HammettRebecca JacksonBen ReedStan Rivkin, ex officioTeya RosenbergIII. Administrative Support CommitteesEnglish Department Endowment. Monitors English department endowment accounts and advises chair on building the department’s overall endowment. Also advises chair on the use of funds generated by endowments. In particular, oversees the TKL endowment by approving the annual TKL budget and reviewing expenditures from the preceding year. Chair: English department chair.Victoria Smith, ChairRebecca Bell-Metereau Cyrus Cassells Flore Chevaillier, ex officioDoug DorstTom Grimes Cecily ParksTeya RosenbergLibrary. Advises faculty of annual allocation figures and other information forwarded by Alkek Library acquisitions staff; authorizes book and periodical orders from faculty.Suparno Banerjee, Chair Flore Chevaillier Allan Chavkin Will JensenJames ReevesStan RivkinAlan SchaeferLeah SchwebelJulie WengPinfan Zhu Major/Minor. Advises Director of Advanced Studies; holds information sessions for majors/ minors; helps publicize undergraduate offerings; represents department in various university activities (e.g., Bobcat Days); selects Outstanding Senior in English. Chair: Director of Advanced Studies. Ex officio member: Sponsor, Sigma Tau DeltaSusan Morrison, Chair Rebecca Bell-Metereau (on leave fall)John Blair Flore ChevaillierLaura Ellis-Lai, ex officioGeneva GanoBecky Jackson Roger JonesKatie Kapurch (on leave, fall)Lindy KosmitisChristopher Margrave, ex officioLeah SchwebelNithya ShivashankarGraeme Wend-WalkerSteve WilsonMA/Literature. Advises MA/Literature Director; recommends admission standards; screens MA/Lit applications; composes MA/Lit thesis and comprehensive exam requirements; administers comprehensive exams; nominates TKL Visiting Critics and Scholars. Chair: MA/Lit Director. Continuing member: student from MA/Lit program.Teya Rosenberg, Chair Suparno Banerjee Flore Chevaillier, ex officioJoe Falocco Geneva GanoKathryn LedbetterDan LochmanSimon LeeSara Ramírez Nithya ShivashankarRobert Tally MA/Literature student: Austin Winn?MA/Technical Communication. Advises MA/TC director; recommends standards for admission to the program; screens TC application portfolios; composes TC thesis and comprehensive exam requirements. Chair: MA/TC Director. Continuing member: student from the MA/TC program.Christopher Dayley, Chair, Fall, 2019Deb Balzhiser Aimee Roundtree,Scott Mogull Miriam WilliamsPinfan Zhu Octavio Pimentel,MA/TC student: Caitlin StarksMA/Rhetoric and Composition. Advises MA/RC Director; recommends standards for admission to the program; screens MA/RC applications; composes RC thesis and comprehensive exam requirements. Chair: MA/RC Director. Continuing member: student from the MA/RC programEric Leake, Chair Rebecca JacksonDeborah Balzhiser Eric Leake Jaime MejíaOctavio PimentelElizabeth Skerpan-Wheeler Nancy Wilson MA/RC student: Clarice BlancoMFA. Advises MFA Director; recommends standards for admission to the program; screens MFA application portfolios; composes MFA thesis and comprehensive exam requirements; recommends MFA Adjunct Faculty. Chair: MFA Director. Continuing member: student from the MFA program.Doug Dorst, Chair Cyrus Cassells Jennifer duBoisTom GrimesRoger JonesDebra Monroe Cecily ParksKathleen PeirceStan Rivkin, ex officio Steve WilsonMFA student: Sylvia Umutesi KarenziScholarships. Reviews applications for departmental scholarships; recommends awards; oversees any changes in application forms, criteria, and policies that are mandated by scholarship donors or university decisions.Elizabeth Skerpan-Wheeler, Chair Deb Balzhiser Cyrus CassellsLeah SchwebelEric Leake Kathryn LedbetterSocial Media Committee. Generates content to advertise and celebrate the department and its achievements; posts things of interest and importance to our Facebook page; consults with the Twitter posse about crossover content and needed tweets.Rob Tally, ChairDeb BalzhiserChris DayleyKitty LedbetterAmanda ScottOutstanding Senior Award. Receives, reviews, and recommends to faculty nominations for the Outstanding Senior Award.Graeme Wend-Walker, ChairDeborah BalzhiserRoger JonesLaura Ellis-LaiChristopher MargraveClaire Richardson, LA advisor, ex officioLindsey Literary. Advises Chair and Coordinator of the Lindsey Literary Series on the selection of visiting writers and on expenditures associated with the series. Continuing member: graduate students (MA, MFA) recommended by graduate directors, undergraduate English major recommended by the director of Advanced Studies. Chair: Coordinator of the Lindsey Literary Series.Tom Grimes, Chair John Blair Amanda Scott, ex officioCyrus Cassells Jennifer duBoisKatherine Kapurch (on leave fall)Cecily ParksKathleen PeirceSara RamírezStan Rivkin, ex officioTeya RosenbergLeah SchwebelRob TallyGraduate students: MFA – Sylvia Umutesi Karenzi MAL – Luise NoeUndergraduate student: Writing Center. Advises Director of the Writing Center about Center goals, policies, and overall direction. Chair: Director of Writing Center.Deborah Balzhiser, ChairJoanna CollinsKeri FitzgeraldRebecca Jackson (on leave, fall)Dan LochmanJaime MejíaCollege Review Group Representative. Represents the department at Liberal Arts College Review for tenure and promotion. (All three review group representative positions were up for re-nomination last year, for a 3-year appointment, beginning 2017-2018.)Representative: Rob Tally1st Alternate: Octavio Pimental2nd Alternate: Dan LochmanLiberal Arts Faculty Advisory Council Member. Represents the department for curricular issues (programs and courses) and other issues as necessary.Representative: Kate McClancyDepartmental Representative on Research Enhancement Committee. Represents the department during the annual review of proposals for research enhancement grants and advises faculty in English who are preparing proposals.Representative: Geneva Gano Alternate: Susan MorrisonRev. 1/28/21 ................
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